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Cole Palmer breaks Premier League penalty record with outrageous Panenka goal as Tottenham fall apart against Chelsea

COLE PALMER set a hot new record in ice-cool style.

But it's just one reason why many fans are wondering if he's now the best player in the world.

One fan labelled Cole Palmer's penalties and display 'freezing'

One fan labelled Cole Palmer's penalties and display 'freezing'Credit: EPA

Palmer led Chelsea's sensational second-half turnaround at Tottenham

Palmer led Chelsea's sensational second-half turnaround at TottenhamCredit: EPA

Palmer peaked Chelsea's spectacular 4-3 comeback triumph at Tottenham with two penalties and an unofficial assist.

But those stats only hint at the way he made a piece of Premier League history.

A brilliant spot-kick to level at 2-2 was just the start.

Because the England attacker then helped create an Enzo Fernandez wonder goal - before completing his penalty double with a Panenka chip that mocked the tension of a rousing derby.

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It means, at just 22, the 11-cap ace has leapt to the list of the players scoring the most spot-kicks in a row without missing.

Palmer went into Sunday's derby on 10.

That was just one behind a legend from his old club Manchester City - Yaya Toure.

Palmer had already overtaken Dimitar Berbatov's total of nine, plus two players on eight - Ruben Neves and Raul Jimenez.

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But his weekend record-breaking only scratched the surface of a remarkable individual display.

Yes, his audacity in choosing such a cheeky second spot-kick marked him out for his composure as much as his exciting footwork.

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But fans raved over his "freezing" all-round ability.

One claimed: "This boy is becoming the most influential player in the league right now."

Some made claims such as: "This guy is the best player in the world."

And a few made even more extravagant suggestions, including: "Cole Palmer is 3X the player Bukayo Saka is. What a player."

Saka's deliveries are a major factor in big rivals Arsenal netting from so many set-pieces this season.

And with Palmer famed for his penalties, one viewer renamed the two London giants as he posted: "Chelsea: Penalty FC Arsenal: Corner FC."

This image shows how influential he was in may areas of the pitch

This image shows how influential he was in may areas of the pitch

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